Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist (2024)

Ever find yourself returning to alcohol after weeks or months of sobriety? Discover how our brains distort past memories and the science to overcome relapse.

3 habits indicate that you have emotional intelligence (EI) and are not narcissistic.

Scientists have discovered consistent patterns that allow us to predict how feelings are produced.

Many people fear their inevitable death. Here are 7 tips to help you live more and worry less about your mortality.

Do you have a recurring nightmare? Traumatic images that replay during sleep can terrorize and disrupt, but there are effective treatments.

Is going to your medical visit and discussing weight a stressful endeavor? There are other ways to think about health and weight that you can discuss with your doctor.

A Personal Perspective: If successfully committing to goals is an inside job, why do we constantly look to others for approval beforehand?

Books, articles, podcasts, and blogs on human behavior make many claims. Should you believe everything you read or hear? Of course not. Replication makes information more credible.

Does reality really just take place at the level of physics?

A Personal Perspective: Paying attention to the psychology of players is an essential part of achieving optimal success in sports.

By honoring others' dignity and supporting them, we contribute to a more compassionate world.

Gifted children are as sensitive as they are smart.

The most modern, and American, form of self-deception.

Workplace bullying, at its core, is the weaponization of belonging and the revocation of a person's connection to her work community and self.

Waiting for people to feel remorse about what they did to you? You may be waiting for a long time. Here are 10 ways people rationalize their bad actions.

Navigating boundaries can feel like a tightrope walk between protection and isolation. Discover why turning boundaries into walls may hinder genuine connection and growth.

When considered across a lifetime, no within-person association exists between religiosity and psychological well-being.

The impact of words, whether spoken by others or us, can be profound.

Heat impacts our thinking, performance, relationships, and physical and mental health. Psychological knowledge can improve our coping and reduce conflict and suffering.

Explore a code of honor for being with the dying that fosters love, peace, comfort, and compassion rather than fear, panic, miscommunication, and chaos.

Abigail Shrier’s new book, "Bad Therapy," criticizes therapeutic education but without helping us to see why educators and parents might find it convincing, even inspiring.

Even in great relationships, partners might misunderstand their sexual agreements. Here, we look at why that might happen and provide tips for couples having that talk about sex.

What does the new evidence suggest regarding the repercussions of time spent by youth on media?

Traumatic experiences, even ones that have nothing to do with flying, can make flying difficult by increasing our sensitivity to not being in control and not being able to escape.

Researchers and clinicians believe psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may bring relief to patients who have long struggled with difficult-to-treat conditions.

Isn't it finally time to stop being trapped in unhealthy relationships? Learn three reasons why you choose unhealthy partners and how to break free of this maddening cycle.

As companies push for an RTO, the risk of increased sexual harassment looms. Discover why remote work offers a safer environment and what can be done to protect employees.

Remember, you’re human and won’t hit the mark every time. What might help people shield their reactions against veering in a damaging direction?

We love to talk about external boundaries and setting limits with others. But what about setting limits for ourselves? Internal boundaries have the power to transform your life.